The cost is a donation and all proceeds are used to help families in the area.

Butler Township

- St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Drums, will hold its semi-annual "Hoagie Sale at the Polls" on Election Day, Tuesday, starting at 7 a.m.

The sale will take place under the tent next to voting precinct No. 1 at the recreation/Little League building located in Butler Township Freedom Park, West Butler Drive.

Hoagies, both regular (with onion) and no onion, will be sold for $4 each.

Homemade soup, as well as coffee and water, will also be available.

Conyngham

- Conyngham United Methodist Church will hold a rummage and bake sale on Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bag day will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The church is located at 411 Main St., Conyngham, with the Rev. Gary Lefever as pastor. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, call 570-788-3960 or email conynghamumc@ptd.net.

- The ladies auxiliary of Valley Vets Post 8161 will hold its monthly meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. at the post home.

Dues are due.

Freeland

- Just Us will be playing Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at VFW Post 5010.

Members and their guests are welcome.

The kitchen will be open.

- Knights of Columbus Council 1040 will meet today at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary's hall, below the church, Fern Street.

Those interested in becoming a member should contact Hugh Maloney at 570-636-3807.

- The Fearnots Volunteer Fire Company, Foster Township, will once again host a fundraiser, featuring a night of comedy on Nov. 9 at the Freeland Event Center.

The Fearnots have teamed up with the renowned Wise Crackers Comedy Clubs to bring a night of unparalleled humor.

Three members of Wise Crackers Comedy team will perform. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

A cash bar will be available and many selections will be available from the kitchen, prepared by Freeland's Justin Blanyar.

After the comedy show, music will be provided by Paradise Productions Entertainment.

Door prize drawings will also be held. Attendees must be 18 years or older, and photo identification is required.

Tickets are available from any Foster Township Fire Company member or by calling the firehouse at 570-636-0347, Paradise Productions Entertainment at 570-636-0921, Deputy Fire Chief Mark "Sam" Sosar at 570-926-5089, or at Jimbo's Party Beverage and Videomania, Centre Street, Freeland.

All proceeds will be used to upgrade and/or supplement the fire company's existing equipment.

- St. Michael's Church will hold an indoor yard/craft sale on Saturday at the recreation center.

Doors will open at 8 a.m. (no earlybirds) and the sale will continue until 2 p.m.

More than a dozen vendors are scheduled to display a variety of items. Food will be available for purchase throughout the day in the kitchen. There is plenty of parking and everyone is invited to browse and buy.

- St. John's Reformed UCC, Washington Street, Freeland, will host an Election Day luncheon on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The menu includes chicken soup with homemade noodles and a choice of a barbecue or a hot dog (with or without sauerkraut), dessert and a beverage.

Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 10 years old and free for children under 5 years old.

Tickets can be purchased from any church member. A limited amount of tickets will sold at the door. Takeouts will be available.

The event will also feature a bake sale, tricky trays and a money tree.

Any member, family or friend who would like donate a tricky tray can call Earlene at 570-636-1923 or Ruth at 570-636-2256.

Those attending should use the Chestnut Street entrance. A stair lift is available if needed.

All proceeds will benefit the oil fund.

- There will be a reunion meeting for the Freeland High School class of 1973 on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at The Other Side.

Plans will be finalized for the upcoming reunion.

- Uniform returns for Freeland Whippets midget football players and cheerleaders will be held at the Della Croce Field on Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

- The Freeland Whippets midget football banquet will be held Nov. 17 at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets will be available for purchase at Della Croce Field on Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

All players, cheerleaders, and coaches are free. Everyone must have a ticket to enter the banquet, including players, cheerleaders and coaches. Everyone should get a ticket by Tuesday..

- Freeland Park United Methodist Church is taking orders for its annual holiday nut roll, poppy seed, (with or without raisins) and a large variety of fruit rolls (with or without cheese).

These overstuffed rolls come in 23 different varieties and can be ordered until Tuesday.

They can be picked up at the rear of the church at 608 Main St. on Dec. 19 or delivery can be requested.

To order, call Barbara at Designs Unlimited at 570-636-2497 or 570-636-2784 or contact a member of the church.

- The Fearnots Volunteer Fire Company will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the firehouse.

Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. or until sold out.

Tickets will be available at the door. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 5 to 14 years old and free for children under 5.

- The borough of McAdoo secretary's office will be closed Tuesday.

- The borough of McAdoo's November work session will be held Thursday due to Election Day.

Quakake

- The Quakake Ladies Auxiliary will host a buffet-style pork and sauerkraut dinner on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to sellout.

The meal, which costs $9, will be available to eat in or take out.

For more information, call 570-467-2457.

St. Johns

- St. Johns United Church of Christ, St. Johns Road, will host a Chinese auction on Saturday at the church.

The doors will open at 4 p.m. and drawings will be at 6 p.m.

Old and new things are being auctioned off along with many baskets.

There will be homemade food available for purchase.

Tresckow

- The Tresckow Fire Company will hold a food sale on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until sellout at the fire station.

- Today is wing night at the Tresckow Fire Company. To order wings or chicken fingers and fries, call 570-861-8110 between 6 and 9 p.m.

Weatherly

- The Busy Bees of Zion's Lutheran Church will meet today at 7 p.m. in the church annex.

- Borough crews will begin collecting leaves today.

There is no set schedule. Residents are asked to rake their leaves to the curb or to the end of their yard, but not into the street. Borough crews will pick up where they see piles.

- American Legion Post 360 will meet today at 6 p.m. at the post home, 360 Veterans Lane. All members are encouraged to attend.

- The Weatherly Ecumenical Combined Choir will practice for the Christmas cantata today at 7 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church.

- The Our Lady of Lourdes Primetime Club meeting scheduled for Thursday has been changed to Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the church.

- The Citizens Fire Company auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the firehouse.

- The Weatherly Area School Board will hold a caucus meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the middle school large group instruction room.

- The Tweedle Park and Playground Association will meet Thursday at 7 p.m.

- Tweedle Park memberships for 2014 are now available for sale.

Memberships for $2 and $5 are available. Note the change from $3 and $5.

The $5 membership entitles the bearer to one discounted rental.

Membership cards can be obtained by contacting a member of Tweedle Park, by calling Shannon Sotack at 570-401-8599, or a message can be left at the park at 570-427-8391.

- All summer and fall flowers should be removed from St. Nicholas and St. Mary's cemeteries by Dec. 1, to have the cemeteries made ready for the Christmas season.

- Centenary United Methodist Church will hold its annual homemade cookie sale on Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 1¼-pound containers filled with an assortment of cookies made by members and friends of the church will sell for $7.50 per container.

Cookies will be packed on Dec. 12 beginning at 6 p.m.

Members and friends making cookies should have the cookies at the church on Dec. 12 by 5:30 p.m.

White Haven

- A cash and turkey bingo will be held Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Patrick's Parish Center.

Admission is $20 and includes 23 regular games and two special games.

Prizes include cash, turkeys, a Thanksgiving dinner basket and a jackpot 50/50.

Zion Grove

- Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Zion Grove, will hold a ham and chicken dinner on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church.

No tickets are required. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 10 and free for children under 5.

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